Roman Cojuhari leaves APP on July 15; Ion Ciumac appointed interim head

The government has approved the resignation of Roman Cojuhari from his position as Director General of the Public Property Agency (APP), effective July 15. Until a new Director General is appointed, Ion Ciumac, the Deputy Director General, will assume his responsibilities.

Osmochescu chairs first Government meeting: "I hope it will be the last"

Eugeniu Osmochescu led the first meeting of the interim Government, hoping it would also be the last, given the rapid pace of discussions regarding the inauguration of the new Executive.

Maia Sandu in Kyiv: "Bombs cannot turn dignity into submission"

On Ukraine's Statehood Day, President Maia Sandu of the Republic of Moldova honoured the resilience of the Ukrainian people against Russian aggression and reaffirmed Moldova's full solidarity with Ukraine.

Energocom Trading to supply natural gas to Termoelectrica in October and November

Energocom Trading was awarded a contract to supply natural gas to Termoelectrica from October to November 2026, following a successful bid in an auction held on the Romanian Commodity Exchange EST platform.

Cluster 6 negotiations: What Moldova must do to meet EU standards

The Republic of Moldova must continue its reforms in foreign relations, security, and the economy as part of the Cluster 6 negotiations that began on July 14 in Brussels. The European Union expects Chisinau to align its policies with European standards, strengthen its institutions, and enhance its resilience against external threats.

Court upholds acquittal of Moldova's ex-top prosecutor Stoianoglo

The Centre Court of Appeal has upheld the February 2024 ruling of the Chisinau District Court (Buiucani seat), fully acquitting former Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo.

Chisinau water tariffs could increase to 21.39 lei per cubic meter

Household consumers in Chișinău may soon see higher utility bills as regulators evaluate a proposed water and sewage rate adjustment.

Clandestine drug lab dismantled in Chisinau after €510,000 raid

Moldovan law enforcement officers have dismantled an underground laboratory producing illicit pharmaceuticals marketed nationwide through an online storefront posing as a dietary supplement retailer.

Moldova STS collects €315k tax from independent entrepreneurs

The State Tax Service of Moldova calculated €315,148 (approx. 6.18 million MDL) in unified taxes for independent entrepreneurs for June 2026. Officials issued nearly 3,200 payment notices, with a settlement deadline set for July 27.

Vasile Tofan outlines pro-market reform agenda for Moldova

Moldova’s Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan has launched consultations with key sector representatives, civil society groups, and parliamentary factions as he drafts his administration’s governing platform.

Moldova Customs revenue exceeds €1B in H1 2026 amid smuggling push

Moldovan customs authorities intercepted over six million contraband cigarettes in the first half of 2026, including 550,000 cigarettes seized during a joint operation with Romanian border officials.

Moldova closes 73% of ECHR cases under CoE supervision

Moldova has successfully resolved 73% of all cases monitored by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CoE). The advancement highlights steady progress in implementing European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) judgments, despite persistent challenges in detention conditions and pre-trial detention reasoning.